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9 articles for “umbilical cord”
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Among Antenatal Mothers in a A Selected Hospital of the District Patiala, Punjab with a View to Develop an Informational Booklet
Abstract: Introduction: An umbilical cord blood bank is a facility which stores umbilical cord blood for potential future therapeutic use. Cord blood is collected from the placenta during the third stage of labor, when the cord is still attached to the placenta. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate how much antenatal mothers know about umbilical cord blood banking. Methodology: The study utilized a cross-sectional, quantitative research approach with …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of Topical Breast Milk Application on Umbilical Cord Healing Among Newborns
Abstract: Care of umbilical cord is important to prevent the occurrence of infection during the neonatal period. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of topical breast milk application on umbilical cord healing among newborns. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of topical breast milk application on umbilical cord healing among newborns. Quasi experimental, posttest, only control group design was used for the study. 60 subjects …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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Clamped Umbilical Cord Hernia: Eyes Cannot See What Mind Doesn’t Know
Abstract: An 8-day-old male neonate born of full-term home delivery, had umbilical cord tied by dai and later clamped again at local hospital, presented with intestinal obstruction. On examination, it was evident that umbilical cord hernia was mistakenly clamped twice, first at home by dai and then by local hospital. Baby underwent umbilical exploration and revealed clamped bowel which had got gangrenous. It was resected and primary anastomosis was done; baby …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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An Experiment to Assess the Efficacy of Lukewarm Water for Umbilical Cord Care Among Newborns in Chosen Hospitals in Akola
Abstract: The study’s conceptual framework, methodology, and tools were developed based on a review of relevant literature, drawing upon Ludwig von Bertalanffy’s general systems theory. The research was conducted across three settings: Orbit Multispeciality Hospital and Deshmukh Multispeciality Hospital in Akola. Employing an experimental single-group post-test design, the study focused on mothers with newborns. The study employed a method of random sampling to choose participants. The finds are that majority, 17 …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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ANALYSIS OF FE AND TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY (TIBC) IN CORD AND MATERNAL BLOOD SERUM
Abstract: This work explains the correlation between antenatal maternal blood and umbilical cord blood iron levels and it was not found to be closely related previously. It is observed that economic background of the patients influences the normal range of Iron binding level in Umbilical cord blood of the neonates selected from a government hospital, India. This investigation concludes that low Fe content in Umbilical cord blood makes the child susceptible …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 25–37 Read article
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Stem Cells and their Applications
Abstract: Stem cells have a unique ability to develop into specialized cell types in a body that can be used to replace cells and tissues. They are classified according to their sources and potency. Stem cell therapies play an important role in cell transplantation biology. There are 3 basic types of transplants. These are called autologous, allogeneic, and syngeneic. Stem cells treatment is used in treating burned wounds, skin replacement, brain …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching on Knowledge of Newborn Care among Primipara Mothers.
Abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching (VAT) on knowledge of newborn care among primipara mothers in selected areas of Chennai. One-group pretest–posttest design was adopted among hundred mothers. The data collection was done by self-structured questionnaire on various aspects of newborn care, such as thermoregulation, breastfeeding, umbilical cord care, immunization, physiological jaundice, weight loss, and incessant cry. The overall aim of the study is to give evidence that …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 71–73 Read article
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Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of self-instructional module on Knowledge on Danger Signs of new-born among Primipara Mothers in Selected Hospitals at Chennai
Abstract: Danger signs of new born increases the neonatal mortality. The main signs are hypothermia, umbilical design cord sepsis, jaundice, lethargy, lack of breast feeding, respiratory distress. One group pre-test post-test pre-experimental design was adopted. The study was conducted in Mirsahibpet emergency and obstetric centre in Chennai. The data collection was done by self-structured questionnaire.30 samples collected by convenience sampling technique and education given by self-instructional module. In the pre-test 22 …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 55–56 Read article
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Treatment of Diseases Using Stem Cells
Abstract: The doctors performed the first successful transplantation of bone marrow in 1968. Bone marrow contains somatic stem cells that can create the majority of the distinctive cell types that make up our blood. It is transplanted routinely to treat an assortment of blood and bone marrow ailments, blood cancers, and immune disorders. More recently, stem cells from the blood stream (called peripheral blood stem cells) and umbilical line stem cells …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–17 Read article